Sixers get good look at Wiggins

By
, The Delaware County Daily Times

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

PHILADELPHIA — A question lobbed toward Andrew Wiggins went unanswered. It was the only audible inquiry made during Wiggins’ quick transition from the back door of the 76ers’ practice facility to the backseat of an SUV.

Tuesday, Wiggins worked out for the Sixers. He arrived at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine sometime after 9 a.m. and left prior to 2 p.m. without fielding questions from reporters.

The former Kansas swingman, who’s expected to have his name called next week among the NBA Draft’s top three picks, reportedly has a visit with Cleveland scheduled for Wednesday.

Wiggins’ stopover, a chance for the Sixers to woo him, was constructive. The two sides met at PCOM Monday, after which Wiggins shared a car ride with center Nerlens Noel. Later that night, Wiggins went to dinner with general manager Sam Hinkie. And Tuesday, he headed back to PCOM for a workout for the team.

It had to feel more like a recruiting visit than a pro, pre-draft workout for Wiggins, who was not the only player in the gym.

Former Temple standouts Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson and Ramone Moore shared the practice floor with Wiggins. According to a source, the Sixers worked out Hollis-Jefferson, the Chester High All-Delco who played last season with AB Contern, of Luxembourg’s first-division league.

Sacramento forward Jason Thompson arrived at PCOM, as well. The South Jersey native, who has three seasons remaining on his contract with the Kings, was there to play pick-up ball.